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劇場版 頭文字D Third Stage

  • Action
  • Animation
  • Romance
Confirmed2001-01-136.97.7Trakt

With high school graduation right around the corner, Takumi Fujiwara has a lot on his mind and a lot to prepare for. Everything becomes even more complicated when Takumi is offered a spot on Ryosuke Takahashi's elite Kengai Racing Team, which seeks to assemble the greatest racers in the Gunma area for a tour of Japan's mountain passes. Before he can accept however, Takumi feels the need to settle the score with the Lancer Evo driving Emperor team, defend his downhill-racer crown against the son of his father's greatest rival, and finally settle things with his unfaithful girlfriend Natsuki.

Initial D: Third Stage is a 2001 anime film that follows street racer Takumi Fujiwara as he faces personal and competitive challenges before high school graduation. The movie picks up with Takumi navigating an offer to join an elite racing team, unfinished rivalries, and relationship drama. Released on January 13, 2001, it's a key installment in the Initial D franchise.

When does Initial D: Third Stage come out?

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Streaming availability in United States

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Not available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.

Available in: Japan

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Available to stream in Japan— but not in United States.

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In cinemas

Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
2001-01-13

No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in Australia

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FAQ

Initial D: Third Stage — frequently asked

When was Initial D: Third Stage released?

Initial D: Third Stage was released on January 13, 2001.

What is the plot about?

The film follows Takumi Fujiwara as he prepares for high school graduation while dealing with an offer to join Ryosuke Takahashi's elite racing team, settling scores with rival racers including the Emperor team and his father's old rival's son, and resolving issues with his girlfriend Natsuki.

What genres does the film cover?

Initial D: Third Stage is an action, animation, and romance film focused on street racing and personal drama.

Is this part of a series?

Yes, Initial D: Third Stage is a film in the Initial D franchise, which includes the anime series and other movies.

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